Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Posted: May 14, 2022

I love this school, and I work here on a part-time basis.

Mr. Schiavone is an amazing principal, and the dean of students, Ms. Dierksen, is also very on point, and they work wonders with the kids. The school is very diverse, and the kids are well-behaved and happy to be there! Kudos to Bonillas!

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Posted: April 1, 2019

Once again, it is a conversation in progress, but I have been especially impressed with the weekly interactive classes led by the school counselor focusing on healthy, respectful relationships.

Posted: April 1, 2019

Very good, especially as I see lots of commitment to continued growth and change to become even better. This year Bonillas Traditional Magnet has been honored by receiving an award from Magnet Schools of America as a School of Distinction, and we have earned a high B rating for the second year in a row.

Posted: April 1, 2019

Daily homework supports the Bonillas vision of building a strong foundation for an academic future through developing stamina, responsibility and self-discipline.

Posted: April 1, 2019

I have seen teachers focus on the individual learner and committed to working together with the family to build a learning community. The Professional Learning Communities are consistent and sturdy times of reflection and digging deeper.

Posted: April 1, 2019

This theme of Character Counts is certainly imbedded in every conversation throughout the campus, although, like at all schools there is always room for more kindness and respect for all.

Posted: April 1, 2019

There is a strong team: a committed principal, an amazing counselor and others such as a curriculum specialist, a community liaison, a librarian, a magnet coordinator, two health care workers.... who seem to work well together and are totally committed to our students.

Posted: April 1, 2019

There is tons of support from skilled support teachers, a speech therapist and many programs such as 16 Reading Seed Tutors, Catapult, Gifted and Talented classes, and afterschool tutoring.

Posted: September 22, 2017

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Posted: September 22, 2017

This school is phenomenal. My blind daughter started out here and her aide, Ms. Stacy Roads, has gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure my disabled daughter receives the best education. The staff is fantastic. A real family school. I am so glad I found this school.

Posted: September 22, 2017

Posted: May 9, 2016

The teachers and staff at this school are very dedicated to the academic achievement of the students. They care for and support each individual child and work with the families to provide much needed support.

Posted: January 7, 2014

My daughter went to this school 2 years ago and I thought I had made a good decision taking her there because of the strict rules and "involved principal" but I began to realize that this school lacks teaching techniques and as strict as it seemed by daughter got lost at the school for an hour. The front office staff is very rude.

Posted: August 13, 2012

Unfortunately, this school has fallen very low over the past 4 years. They do not teach our children what they need to excell they are m ore worried about AIMS testing. Parents are expected to teach and do homework I am fine with participating in my child's education but it's a lot more than that I am picking up (and have been for the last 2 years) a lot of slack. Classes are over crowded & Each teacher makes up their own rules they expect PARENTS to follow.. lol if I didn't sign it in the school agreement or if it's not in the handbook I for one am not forcing my child to follow it especially when I do not agree with the rule. Some teachers are on real power trips! It's very unfortunate.. Another thing that is VERY serious is the bullying that goes on in every grade; and Bully's are NOT taken seriously and it's awfulI have had to go to the school & speak to them about it multiple times a year. Thank goodness one of my children is going to middle school so it's the last year & my other child is gifted & can handle inadequate teachers.. Find a better magnet school for your child, this has not been a good experience.